The Two Court Orders Every Federal Divorce Must Include
When a federal divorce settlement divides retirement benefits, most people focus on the negotiation itself. But in many cases, the more...
The Survivor Annuity Issue Federal Employees Often Miss After Divorce
Divorce creates enough financial complications on its own. For federal employees, there is another layer that can affect retirement...
Memorial Day: Facts You Might Not Know About America’s Most Solemn Holiday
Memorial Day has been observed in some form for more than 150 years, but the holiday holds more history, tradition, and surprising detail...
What Taxes Come Out of Your Annual Leave Payout?
When you leave federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out as a lump sum. For long-tenured employees, that annual leave payout can...
Tax Day: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Tax Day has a way of clarifying things. For federal employees, especially those who have recently retired or separated from service, this...
Long-Term Care Planning: A Critical Gap in Federal Retirement Preparation
Long-term care planning is one of the most overlooked parts of retirement preparation for federal employees. Yet the odds of needing care...
Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can...
What Is VSIP? A Guide for Federal Employees
VSIP, federal employees need to understand is more than just a buzzword; it’s a significant financial decision that could shape your...
Presidents’ Day: History, Traditions, and Fun Facts
Presidents’ Day is a familiar February holiday, but its origins and meaning are often misunderstood. Officially observed on the third...
What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, headlines often focus on markets and inflation. But for most federal employees and retirees,...
